She doesn't know who her benefactor is, but she enjoys the vacation from her reluctant guardians and becomes immersed in a mystery. 'Winterhouse' begins a trilogy of mysteries involving Elizabeth Somers discovering secrets of her past after being invited to spend the long Christmas break at the famous Winterhouse resort. Mystery, adventure, and beautiful writing combine in this exciting debut audiobook richly set in a hotel full of secrets. But will it be at the cost of losing the people she has come to care for, and even Winterhouse itself? As fate would have it, Elizabeth is the only person who can break the hotel's curse and solve the mystery. But the deeper she delves into the hotel's secrets, the more Elizabeth starts to realize that she is somehow connected to Winterhouse. It's not long before she locates a magical book of puzzles that will unlock a mystery involving Norbridge and his sinister family. Upon arrival, Elizabeth quickly discovers that Winterhouse has many charmsâ?most notably its massive library. Orphan Elizabeth Somers's malevolent aunt and uncle ship her off to the ominous Winterhouse Hotel, owned by the peculiar Norbridge Falls. > Winterhouse by Ben Guterson is an enchanting urban fantasy middle-grade debutâ?the first audiobook in a trilogyâ?set in a magical hotel full of secrets.
" Guterson’s rich mystery and lively characters will keep readers turning the page to solve the puzzles within and leave them eagerly anticipating the next book in this intriguing and magical series."Narrator Sophie Amoss makes Elizabeth an empathetic and appealing character as she becomes more and more determined to solve the book's puzzle." â? AudioFile Magazine An engaging blend of sleuthing, puzzle-solving, and magic." - Kirkus Reviews "Elizabeth is an appealing heroine, fond of reading and puzzles, confident in her intelligence, but she grapples with her temper and emotions and worries about fitting in at school or among people in general. Lemoncello’s Library series and Pseudonymous Bosch." - Booklist "A natural fit for readers with a penchant for puzzles and wordplay in the vein of the Mr. Bristol’s art is whimsical and enhances the spirit of the story." - School Library Journal "A charming, atmospheric mystery with some fantasy elements, for fans of Kate Milford’s Greenglass House and Trenton Lee Stewart’s The Mysterious Benedict Society. This satisfying mystery leaves just enough unanswered questions to have readers eager for the next book in this planned trilogy." - Publishers Weekly
"Filled with puzzles and magic, Guterson’s debut keeps suspense high as the secrets of Elizabeth’s past unwind. “Clever and captivating.” - Kirkus Reviews
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